Discovering Dons

By Rocio EstradaEl Rodeo Staff Writer

Angel Marquez "The Visual Artist"

You may have seen him around campus, you may have even laughed with him at a lunch bag show, but there is so much more to Senior Angel Marquez than meets the eye. Besides theatre and performing, Marquez also loves to write, create music, and upcycle clothing. Although he seems confident and comfortable in his skin, Marquez says that it wasn’t always so. “I’ve always wanted to be in front of people and I like being bold and making a statement,” Marquez says, “but I would get self-conscious and I start to pull back from being open and loud to kinda mellow and reserved…” It was time and hard work that allowed Marquez to “grow and learn as a person”, which he says helps him write his words and music that allows him to visualize what he feels. Marquez also loves to perform because he can be who he wants, without judgment. “I can be who I want to be and I don’t have to stick to any boundaries.” Marquez continues, “I can be anyone I want to be and no one can change that.” Spoken like a true artist! You may be able to get to know more about Angel Marquez and his journey as a visual artist by following his Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @marquezangeljr or by adding him on Snapchat @marquez0_o.​

Andee Gonzalez "The Athlete"

She was in soccer, she was in track, she was in cross-country; there’s no doubt that Senior Andee Gonzalez is a fantastic athlete. Gonzalez began her athletic career as young as seven years old, always being involved in sports. In track and field, Gonzalez was always one of the fastest sprinters, often earning medals. Her skills didn’t stop there, however. She also joined the cross country team, where it was obvious that she could run both long and short distances. Gonzalez’s athleticism let her join the varsity team the first year she ran cross. Amazing! Gonzalez loves being involved in sports as it is something she has always done. “I like being in shape,” Gonzalez says, “and it’s fun!”. To keep up with the athletic Andee Gonzales, add her on Twitter @omlandee.